The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition Polish Academy of Sciences has for years been actively involved in organizing events being a part of the Science Festival in Warsaw. With a great pleasure we invite you to participate in the festival’s 30th anniversary edition, which will take place on September 18-27, 2026 in Warsaw.

We warmly invite you to take part in events organized by our Institute, and to explore other co-created by the Festival’s partners. For years, the Science Festival has brought together knowledge enthusiasts and leading experts – it is a wonderful opportunity to broaden your horizons!

Scientific research is only useful when it is shared with the public. The events organized by our Institute explain complex biological mechanisms in the most accessible way – from the secrets hidden within blood vessels and biological traps of addiction, through debunking myths about the animal world, to the fascinating microworld hidden in a household cupboard.

Below you can find the event schedule and warmly invite you to participation.

MEETINGS / FESTIVAL LECTURES

1. ‘Silent terror in blood vessels. On the trail of oxidative stress.’

• Lecturer: dr hab. Paweł Kowalczyk
• Date: Monday, September 21, 2026, 12:00–13:30
• Description: We invite you to a lecture on the nature of oxidative stress and its hidden sources. We will discuss a little-known group of chemical compounds that reach us from the surrounding environment and affect a key component of our circulatory system: blood platelets. Although this process occurs silently, modern medicine increasingly links it to the development of serious lifestyle diseases, such as atherosclerosis, heart disease, and accelerated aging. How does science study processes take place on such a minute scale? We will take a look at the work of modern biotechnology laboratories, and explain how state-of-the-art, light-sensitive probes allow us to observe the ‘respiration’ of cells in real time and monitor the moment their internal balance is disrupted. Many of the discussed topics represent cutting-edge discoveries in the field of biology and chemistry and cannot be found in the literature yet. Look at the human body from the perspective of the microworld, and learn how modern science is mastering the diagnosis of changes invisible to the naked eye.

Location: Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warsaw. Sala im. Erazma Majewskiego no. 300 (3rd floor)

2. ‘Cow – facts and myths’

Lecturer: dr hab. Grzegorz Bełżecki

Date: Thuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:00–13:30

Description: We often hear that cow breeding contributes to climate change, and eating animal products leads to global warming. Is it true? Do cows really have a negative impact on the climate – and if so, can we counteract it? During the lecture we will try to look at the cow form other perspective – not only as a source of methane emissions, but also as an important element of ecological agricultural systems. We will learn how the ruminant body functions and why cattle play a vital role in preserving biodiversity. Also, we will explain why cattle are raised in semi-arid regions and what will happen when the cows disappear. The meeting will be a great opportunity to understand the correlation between farm animals, environment and humans. Join us and find out how much depends on… a cow!

Location: Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warsaw. Sala im. Erazma Majewskiego no. 300 (3rd floor)